Arford Henderson Law
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Pre-Charge Cases
The cornerstone to every criminal case is what happens at the police station. Knowing what strategies to deploy and what evidence to gather before a charging decision is made is critical to whether you are charged or the investigation is dropped at this stage.
We have represented thousands of clients over the last 21 years. Below is an example of just some of the cases we have been involved in.
Pre-Charge Cases
R v E – Paddington Police Station
The client was arrested for being involved in the Airline Plot which resulted in the airports restricting the carry on of liquids. The strategy deployed
R v T – Stoke Newington Police Station
The client was a dentist arrested for assault. The evidence against the client was overwhelming. I made representations to the police. They offered the client
R v U – Forest Gate Police Station
The client was arrested for murder. He had been named by two people. The strategy deployed at the police station resulted in the police discontinuing
R v F – Bethnal Green Police Station
The client was arrested for suspicion of drug importation. The police had been tipped off by a customs officer, who was later discredited for giving
Sexual Offences
GMC v Dr X [Medical Practitioners’ Tribunal Service]
I am currently representing a Doctor of unblemished character accused of sexually assaulting one of his patients, and performing procedures upon her without (it is
Court Martial [Sensitive]
Historic case of indecent assaults and buggery by ex-UK SpecialForces operative on another soldier. The accuser, in cross examination admitted that hewas a coward, a
R v M and others
The Cirencester College May Ball rape trial. 25,000 documents rapidly assimilated from complainant’s mobile phone, after disclosed on first day of trial. Allegation of gang
GMC v Dr Q Practitioners’ Tribunal Service
I defended a plastic surgeon accused of sexual assaults on nurses before a Disciplinary Tribunal. My cross examination and legal arguments cleared him.
Serious Fraud
Denmark v X &Y
Currently advising two persons of interest in the massive “Cum-Ex” fraud allegations, that have led to unquantifiable losses to the Danish State.
R v LB Chester Crown Court
Acted for a Company Secretary accused of a £1.8m VAT fraud. After my client had been cross-examined, I persuaded the Judge to direct the Jury
HMRC v X&Y
First Tier Tribunal – acting for two company directors seeking to overturn personal liability notices amounting to £3m.
HMRC v X
Pre charge – representing professional footballer implicated in the Newcastle United FC tax probe.
Serious Crime
Inquest into death of X Bournemouth Coroner’s Court
Successfully represented four police officers in respect of the death of a victim of crime, said to have been caused by their failure to arrest
R v XX Hove Crown Court
My client was charged with murder. He was said to have stabbed his victim 6 times in the back. The jury failed to agree.
R v SB Chester Crown Court
My client was charged with setting fire to her bedroom at a mental health unit. I persuaded the prosecution to drop the case entirely as
R v WT Southwark Crown Court
My client was charged with murder. He had stabbed a plumber 30 times. His plea to manslaughter was accepted on the basis of his dementia.
Serious Crime
Inquest into death of X Bournemouth Coroner’s Court
Successfully represented four police officers in respect of the death of a victim of crime, said to have been caused by their failure to arrest
R v XX Hove Crown Court
My client was charged with murder. He was said to have stabbed his victim 6 times in the back. The jury failed to agree.
R v SB Chester Crown Court
My client was charged with setting fire to her bedroom at a mental health unit. I persuaded the prosecution to drop the case entirely as
R v WT Southwark Crown Court
My client was charged with murder. He had stabbed a plumber 30 times. His plea to manslaughter was accepted on the basis of his dementia.